NC WRRI Seeks Coordinator for Research and Engagement
North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute is accepting applications for the coordinator of research and engagement....Continue reading "NC WRRI Seeks Coordinator for Research and Engagement"
Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage
As homeowners prepare for coastal wind events, they should consider storm-resilient construction options that offer multiple benefits. Some homeowners in coastal North Carolina are saving money each year on wind insurance premiums — and reducing the risk of storm damage — thanks to the FORTIFIED program. See blog post and link to a memo for coastal property owners. ...Continue reading "Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage"
Breaking Systemic Barriers
When we look at the aquatic sciences and related disciplines, from marine biology to wetland ecology to coastal resilience, we see how Black scientists are persisting and breaking barriers in white-dominated fields. While these scientists conduct the work they love, they also encounter hardships in both academic and field research settings....
“No Credible Evidence” Food Packaging Transmits COVID-19
“From epidemiologists to biologists, authorities are confident in the safety of the seafood supply and, what’s more, health experts cite seafood’s role in supporting a healthy immune system,” says Lisa Weddig, vice president for regulatory and technical affairs at the National Fisheries Institute....Continue reading "“No Credible Evidence” Food Packaging Transmits COVID-19"
Students Support Diversity in Marine Science with Free Online Event
On February 28th, People of Scientific and Equitable Achievement -- a student-directed initiative in support of inclusion, diversity, and equity in the sciences -- will hold a free online discussion of personal journeys to becoming marine and environmental scientists....Continue reading "Students Support Diversity in Marine Science with Free Online Event"